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Tyrese Proctor's path to Cavaliers success is painfully obvious — but challenging

Standing out among the depth of the Cleveland Cavaliers is a tough ask of the rookie guard.

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When the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Tyrese Proctor in the second round during this past draft, the move was widely praised as a steal. Proctor had some buzz as a late first round pick, and the Cavs were able to get him at pick 49.

Despite their backcourt being a strength with Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Sam Merrill, and Max Strus, head coach Kenny Atkinson likes having multiple ball-handlers for his offensive system.